7 days Sichuan Siguniang Haizi Valley trekking tour

Embrace the enchanting beauty of Western Sichuan in this Siguniang Trekking tour. Keep your camera ready since every step you take is overflowing with picturesque scenery. Balanced with a visit to the Panda Base in Chengdu, so much more awaits!

Overview

Embrace the enchanting beauty of Western Sichuan in this Siguniang Trekking tour. Keep your camera ready since every step you take is overflowing with picturesque scenery. Balanced with a visit to the Panda Base in Chengdu, so much more awaits!

Trip code

CT-01

Duration

7 days

Theme

Trekking, Photography

Itinerary

Immerse yourself into the unique beauty of Western Sichuan in this Siguniang Trekking tour. Have a remarkable hiking to the Mount Siguniang, which is called the 'Alps of the Orient'. Explore this natural protective area that is mixed with the snow capped mountains, pure blue lakes and dense forests. Meet local Tibetans, and discover their traditional cultures. If you like trekking and seeking unspoiled natural beauty, this tour is designed for you!

Day 01
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Arrive Chengdu

As the capital of Sichuan province, Chengdu is the starting city of your trekking tour. Upon your arrival, be greeted and assisted to your hotel for remainder of the day. Your guide will review all the trekking details with you. Together with the guide will do an equipment check to ensure the boots and other equipment to meet the environment requirement.

Day 02
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Drive to Rilong

Start the tour today by driving to Rilong in this morning. The drive takes about 4 to 5 hours. Enjoy the beautiful alpine scenery when you enter the mountain ranges of Western Sichuan. Stop at Maobiliang view platform for the first panorama of four peaks of Mount Siguniang

Afterwards, leave for Rilong [3,200 m. (10,500 ft.)], which is a main base for visiting Mount Siguniang. Your guide will help you load the tour equipment, and go over with the menu of the meals of the trek. Then spend this evening in a local guest house or hotel.

Day 03
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Day Trek to Changping Valley

Spend today to hike along the Changping Valley and enjoy the spectacular scenery of Mount Siguniang. Located at the foot of Mount Siguniang, Changping Valley is at 3,600 m. (11,811 ft.) above sea level.

During your trek along the stream that flows through the valley, have a panorama of the four peaks of Mount Siguniang in the distance. Immerse yourself into the unspoiled natural beauty which combines the snow capped peaks and blue sky. As you enter the mountain range, you will notice the steep and imposing ridges of the Mountains, which attracts numerous travelers from all over the world. Also called the 'Alps of the Orient', Mount Siguniang got its name from a local Tibetan legend that says the four peaks are the embodiments of four pretty girls. As you cross the cypress pass of Changping Valley, discover some ancient monasteries and the customs of the local Tibetans.

Quality trekking equipment is offered to make your trip comfortable and safe. In addition, we also provide a horse riding in the valley. In the late afternoon, return to Rilong for retire.

Day 04
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Trek to Dahaizi or Huahaizi

Your second day of trekking will takes you to another famous valley of Mount Siguniangshan, Haizi Valley. This valley is famous for the beautiful alpine lakes, including the Dahaizi and Huahaizi. The average hiking time is 6 hours. As you ascend to Dahaizi, which got its name as it is the largest lake among the 5 alpine lakes in Moutn Siguniang, gain a spectacular view of the unspoiled scenery. Then trek to Huahaizi, which is 2 km. (1.2 mi.) away from Dahaizi. It is a smaller lake which covered with wild flowers in the summer. Upon your arrival, walk along the banks of the lake to see majestic surrounding mountains and pure blue water. In the evening, camp near the lake for the night.

Day 05
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Trek Back to Rilong

Enjoy the breathtaking scenery with a leisurely walk along the lakeside in Huahaizi. Your guide will prepare a picnic lunch for you at the campsite. After, spend a couple of hours to trek back to Rilong. Your memorable trekking will end as you return to this small town. Spend the rest of the day to retire in the local hotel.

Day 06
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Drive Back to Chengdu

Drive back to Chengdu this morning. The drive takes about 6 hours, upon your arrival, get settled into the hotel. Then spend the remainder of the day to go out for a victory dinner. You can choose to taste some local snacks, which is renowned for the spicy flavor, and explore the leisurely lifestyle of the locals.

Day 07
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Chengdu City Tour - Departure from Chengdu

Your need an early breakfast today, to reach the Chengdu Panda Base to see the feeding time of the adorable pandas. Spend time and get up close with the panda, one of the rarest animals in China. Now the giant panda only lives in Sichuan Province mountain ranges in central China and cultivation centers like the Chengdu Panda Base.

After lunch, your driver and local guide will drive you to the airport for departure. If you wish to continue your travels, we are experts in tailor made trips and ready to assist you in extending your stay in China.

Inclusions

Tour notes:

All of our tours can be customized to suite your requirements, interests and budget. It is our specialty! Please feel free to contact us.

Optional personal camel or horse riding fees.

Please note prices are based in CNY.

General inclusions:

Please contact one of our Tour Advisors to get a custom quotation made to your requirements.

All required government taxes and fees.

2 bottles of mineral water provided daily.

Necessary oxygen and medicine for the acute high altitude sickness.

Where possible 3 star hotels will always be provided, if the city or town does not have then the local guest house or monastery guest house will be provided (i.e. tent / dormitory bed, no private bathroom etc.)

The hotel accommodation is based on two persons sharing one standard twin room with private facilities in all relevant locations. If a single client requests a twin room alone, the single room supplement will be charged.

Camping gears for the trekking including tent, mattress and sleeping bags. (Optional)

All entrance tickets as noted in the tour's itinerary.

Guide fluent in English, Chinese or Japanese that is certified by the state tourism build and from the local community. (If your native language is not listed please let us know, we are certain we can assist your needs.)

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